The US SIF 2015 Annual Conference attracted nearly 400 attendees. We expect more than 400 attendees in 2016.
The conference attracts a diverse array of registrants, including asset owners, fund managers, financial planners and advisors, broker-dealers, banks, community development organizations, pension funds, foundations and research providers, as well as representatives from multilateral institutions, the US government, civil society organizations and academic institutions. An attendee list with names and affiliations will appear on the conference website approximately six weeks before the conference and will be updated regularly.
Hotel reservations should be made during the online registration process in order to secure the group rate of $259/night plus 14.5% tax. If you have already registered and forgot to request a hotel room, please visit our conference hotel page.
All reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that all hotel arrangements be made as soon as possible to take advantage of the special conference rates. Please note the cut-off date to guarantee the US SIF group rate of $259/night plus tax is May 2nd. After this date, the discounted group rate will not be available and hotel rooms MAY be available at the hotel's prevailing rate. Please also note that if you are interested in extending your stay outside the main conference dates (May 23-25), it is strongly recommended to secure your hotel accommodations as soon as possible. Any requested extensions will be accommodated based on the hotel’s availability at the time of booking.
Supreme Shuttle provides airport pickup and drop off to and from the Renaissance Hotel. Individuals making a reservation should use the discount code "USSIF" to receive the following rates: from DCA, $10 per person, from Dulles, $25 for the first passenger and $10 per additional passenger, and from BWI, $35 for the first passenger and $10 per additional passenger. Please visit their website or call 800-590-0000 to make reservations.
The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel has a number of programs designed to reduce waste as well as water and energy usage, including recycling and a towel/linen reuse program. To learn more about the hotel's sustainability initiatives, please read this fact sheet.
For its part, US SIF is limiting print marketing materials for the event and closely evaluating giveaways and other materials associated with the event to ensure waste is minimized and the products, when used, are responsibly sourced. US SIF limits packaged beverages, and we do not include any bottled water. We also work closely with the hotel to monitor sustainable food sourcing and food waste.